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P114 LJH

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,469 mi
Last recorded54,469 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 LJH
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 54,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,439 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,388 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 53,992 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 53,796 miles

advise tiny split in ns rack gaitor

Pass 27 May 2017 53,099 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake efficency only just met

Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,102 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

delamination noted n/s of windscreen

rear no plate illuminated though rear of plate

windscreen has abrasions o/s

Fail 24 Oct 2014 52,102 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front screen has abrasions o/s

n/s lower of windsreen delamin ating

rear no plate illuminated trough rear of no plate

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,769 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 51,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,613 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 47,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 43,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 39,511 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?

Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 802
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 675
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 493
parking brake recording little or no effort 445
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 372
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P114 LJH is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 40,609 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Cerbera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P114 LJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Cerbera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P114 LJH registered?

P114 LJH is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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